End of the cold war and the rise of globalization has changed the concept of national security among the nations. As a consequence 'Non-Traditional Security Issues' are gaining the limelight against the traditional security issues. In this article, we discuss in detail about 16 non-traditional … [Read more...] about 16 Non-Traditional Security Issues India Should Worry About
Internal Security Notes
Rohingya Refugee Crisis – India’s Concerns
The Rohingya refugee crisis refers to the mass migration of Rohingyas (Rohingya Muslim people) from Myanmar (Burma) to Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. In this article, we discuss the Rohingya Refugee Crisis and the concerns of India. Who are Rohingyas? Rohingyas are indigenous to … [Read more...] about Rohingya Refugee Crisis – India’s Concerns
Indian Army Reforms – Beyond Shekatkar Committe Report
The Indian Army forms the backbone of Indian defence system. From the very onset, the institution has been one that inspires discipline and moral uprightness. Cultivating an environment of peace and security so that the nation grows to its fullest potential makes the Indian army a noble … [Read more...] about Indian Army Reforms – Beyond Shekatkar Committe Report
Gorkhaland Issue – Everything You Need to Know
The crisis in Gorkhaland (West-Bengal) has been brewing for many decades and the stems from language - Nepali speaking people vs Bengali speaking people. Here, in this article, we are discussing in detail about the Gorkhaland Movement, its background, causes, the current situation, etc. What is the … [Read more...] about Gorkhaland Issue – Everything You Need to Know
India’s Nuclear Weapon Programme
Do you know who has his fingers on nuclear button in India? Prime Minister? Army Chief? Again, what is the role of Nuclear Command Authority (NCA)? What is Strategic Forces Command or Strategic Nuclear Command? We hope this post to clear your doubts related to India's external security as we discus … [Read more...] about India’s Nuclear Weapon Programme
North East India – Insurgency and Other Issues
The Northeast region of India comprising of eight states – Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim. North East India is a region poorly connected to the Indian mainland by a small corridor - Silghuri Corridor (also known as Chicken Neck - with a narrow width of only … [Read more...] about North East India – Insurgency and Other Issues
National Cyber Security Policy 2013 – In a nutshell
The National Cyber Security Policy 2013 aims at (1) facilitating the creation of secure computing environment (2) enabling adequate trust and confidence in electronic transactions and (3) guiding stakeholders actions for the protection of cyberspace. What is National Cyber Security Policy 2013 all … [Read more...] about National Cyber Security Policy 2013 – In a nutshell
Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate
Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate is a topic in UPSC Civil Services Mains GS Paper 3. Splitting up the keywords - we get two areas to focus - (1) Various Security Forces and Agencies (2) Their Mandate - ie. the authority to carry out a policy or action. There are external and … [Read more...] about Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate
How To Study Security and Disaster Management for UPSC Mains Exam?
Strategy and guidelines for Security and Disaster Management Preparation for UPSC Mains Exam: UPSC Mains GS Paper 3 has specifically listed a new area: Security and Disaster Management. As there will be numerous situations in the life of a civil servant dealing with security and disaster … [Read more...] about How To Study Security and Disaster Management for UPSC Mains Exam?
Defense Forces and Paramilitary Forces of India
Security of India and challenges from external and internal threats is a topic of high importance. Indian Armed Forces, which consists of Defense Forces, Paramilitary Forces and Strategic Forces Command plays a major role in ensuring national security. Various Security Forces and Agencies and … [Read more...] about Defense Forces and Paramilitary Forces of India
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